I hope you're right Steve. Songkran is one of the big draws for tourism at the end of high season. IMHO it lets the bars finish the season on a high. If they mess around with it too much, regulars will not come back.

I've got a couple of friends in town who have come specifically for Songkran. One of them was told when he checked into his hotel yesterday that they hope he's not here for Songkran, because he'll be disappointed. Then he went to pick up a motorcycle and was told exactly the same thing. Yes, both groups of friends are here for the Songkran fun.

Pattaya dates are reported to be the 11th thru the 19th, with the 19th being the biggest water throwing day. Have them take the ferry over as assuredly even if toned down, the Pattaya festivities should be exciting in comparison to HH. Pete

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Yes, there are plenty of alternatives, but people come to Hua Hin because it's usually the evening of the 12th and day of the 13th. I know for me personally that is enough. I enjoy it, but hate the walk home, soaking wet, afterwards.

IMHO Hua Hin (normally) has it about right. I don't want a week of leaving home and being soaked to the skin before I get to the end of my road.

Big Boy wrote:Yes, there are plenty of alternatives, but people come to Hua Hin because it's usually the evening of the 12th and day of the 13th. I know for me personally that is enough. I enjoy it, but hate the walk home, soaking wet, afterwards.

IMHO Hua Hin (normally) has it about right. I don't want a week of leaving home and being soaked to the skin before I get to the end of my road.

It is time to spray water to warm up Songkran. If anyone does not want to go far. It is recommended to go to Hua Hin, not far from Bangkok. I will drive the car back to the evening, but if I do not drunk if I drunk. Come see better in Prachuap Khiri Khan, where to check out to splash water.

◈ April 12, 60 "tradition" ghosts "at the junction of five dogs on the road at Sema Kham.

◈ April 13, 60 'BLUPORT SUMMER SONGKARN FESTIVAL' at the BlueBlue Hua Hin Trade Center, with live performances from kangaroos masks, "Chok Chok Productions", live in the middle of the river with beautiful DJs and models.

I've looked closely at the above video, and several others. Does not seem to be any water flying, or tools to deliver water by. Also seems to be a heavy police presence. No water splashing = beer available.